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N685 PAD

1996 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,847 mi
Last recorded22,847 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed23,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 PAD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 22,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 22,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 21,989 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,459 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 20,430 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 19,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,378 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,734 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 16,582 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 16,582 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 16,402 miles

Rear wheel has 190/60HR17 tyre fitted (originally 180/55ZR17 fitted )

Fail 8 Aug 2014 16,402 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel has 190/60HR17 tyre fitted (originally 180/55ZR17 fitted )

Fail 1 Jul 2014 16,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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N685 PAD is a 1996 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 23,015 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N685 PAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N685 PAD registered?

N685 PAD is a 1996 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N685 PAD safe to buy?

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